Kendall News
November 8, 2021
In this week's newsletter...
- Veteran's Day Kendall Heroes
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Thanksgiving Break
- Save the Dates!
- PTA POINT: Donuts with Dudes
- PTA POINT: PTA Meeting Nov. 12th
- PTA POINT: Giftmart
- PTA POINT: PDAC Meeting Nov. 16th
- PTA POINT: Kendall Around the World
- PTA POINT: PTA Membership
Veteran's Day Program
Parent Teacher Conferences
- November 18th from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. will include in-person conferences held at Kendall.
- November 22nd from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. will include virtual conferences held via Zoom.
Registration for conferences will open in ParentVue on November 10th at 10:00 a.m. Please be sure to register for the correct day depending on your conference preference (in-person or remote). Registration closes on November 16th at 6:00 p.m.
Watch this short video to see a step-by-step guide for scheduling your conference.
*Project Arrow parents will receive a separate communication directly from Mrs. Horsey to schedule PA Conferences. These conferences will follow the same schedule and format listed above.
Thanksgiving Break
Save the Dates!
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON...
Monday, November 8th - Monday, December 6th: Giftmart toy collection
Wednesday, November 10th: Parent Teacher Conference Sign-up opens in ParentVue @ 10:00 a.m.
Friday, November 12th: PTA Meeting at Kendall 9:15 a.m.
Tuesday, November 16th: Parent Teacher Conference Sign-up closes in ParentVue @ 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 16th: PDAC Meeting 7:00-8:30 on Zoom
Thursday, November 18th: Parent Teacher Conferences In-Person 4:30-8:00 p.m.
Monday, November 22nd: Parent Teacher Conferences on Zoom 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monday, November 22nd - Friday, November 26th: No School for Students
Kendall PTA Points
Donuts with Dudes!
Join the Kendall PTA for Donuts with Dudes! Stan's Donut Van will be parked at Pradel Park from 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. TODAY, November 8th! Stop by for a donut, and stay for games in the park (weather permitting). A portion of the proceeds from Donuts with Dudes will support your students through the Kendall PTA. We look forward to seeing you there!
Can't make it today? Grab a donut from your favorite bakery, and enjoy breakfast with your student anytime during the week of November 8th. Here is a fun, printable activity for the students to enjoy with their dudes at home, as well!
PTA Meeting
PTA Meeting
Everyone is welcome to attend the in-person Kendall PTA meeting, which will be held on Friday, November 12th, at 9:15 a.m. in Room 107.
IPSD School Board Member, Natasha Grover, will be speaking about the current District 204 boundary process and general board updates. Please submit any questions regarding these two topics by Tuesday, November 9th by clicking this link: Questions for Natasha Grover.
We are alternating in-person and virtual meetings each month.
Check in with the office upon arrival.
A schedule of upcoming meetings is located in our 'Calendar of Events' on the PTA site.
Gift Mart
Giftmart
Use the Amazon giving link to donate a gift today! Giftmart will be offering two ways to donate this year. You can use the Amazon gift link: https://a.co/9RdCrhU or consider donating a new, unwrapped toy that is safe for children ages 6-12. No stuffed animals or board games, please. There will be a Giftmart Toy Box located inside the school by the main office. The toy drive will go from November 6th – December 6th.
By invitation, parents and/or guardians are invited to the Giftmart Toyshop where they can purchase new toys for $2.00 per toy. 100% of the proceeds made from the sale of each toy will be donated back to each invited school to fund much needed resources.
PDAC (Parent Diversity Advisory Council) Meeting
Our District 204 community is a place for everyone.
Diversity is our strength, Inclusion is our strategy, and Equity is our goal.
Join us in the campaign to celebrate our magnificent, multifaceted community and commit to welcoming our diverse families.
Please join our conversations this year!
The next meeting is Tuesday, November 16th! Everyone is welcome! See the schedule for conversation topics.
PTA Membership
WOOHOO! We are at a little over 50% of our PTA (Parent Teacher Association) membership goal for the school year. This is fantastic news for mid-October!
Kendall currently embodies approximately 340 families and 60 staff members. Our goal every year is to reach all 100% of our families and staff.
Becoming a member does not automatically sign you up as a volunteer. Your membership and donation dollars help support:
· Welcome Back Social
· Scholastic News
· Room Parties
· Staff Grants
· ALL Field Trip Costs
· Field Day
· Science Fair
· Parent/Child Activities (i.e. Donuts with your Dude, Morning Muffins, Father/Daughter Dance, Mother/Son, Father/Son, Mother/Daughter activities)
· Teacher Appreciation Week
· Reflections
· Classroom Enrichment
· Assemblies
· Books for the LMC
· Grade Level Family Nights
· 5th Grade Fond Farewell
Please consider volunteering where you see fit with your interests and schedule.
For all who are interested in joining, we are here to assist with making it feasible.
https://bit.ly/2021-2022KendallPTAMembers
Visit kendall.memberhub.com/store to purchase your membership.
Oliver Julian Kendall Elementary School
Website: http://kendall.ipsd.org/
Location: 2408 Meadow Lake Drive, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: (630)428-7100